Creating a Simple Calculated Question
This article will show you how to create a simple calculated question. This question allows you to enter a question which MyPlace will substitute in different values so that students get different questions. You then enter a formula for the answer.
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Step 1 - Open the question bank
Create a question by selecting the drop down for ‘question bank’ and then select ‘questions’
Step 2 - Create a new question
On the next page select the ‘create a new question’ button
Step 3 - Choose calculated simple
Select 'calculated simple' from the list then click 'Add'
Step 4 - Select a category
Select which category you want the question to be added to in the question bank
Step 5 - Name the question
Enter a question name, this will not be shown to students but should help identify the question for you
Step 6 - Enter the question text
You will have to enter at least one 'wildcard' which is the placeholder that allows MyPlace to substitute in values for you. This is done by writing the wildcard inside {curly brackets}
Step 7 - Select the default mark
This sets the maximum mark for this question.
Step 8 - Score the question
Now enter the correct answer formula, using the wildcard(s) that you entered and any feedback necessary. You should also enter 100% if this is the correct answer. Decimal places and tolerance can also be set.
Step 9 - Define units (optional)
If you want to use units you can enter them here
Step 10 - Check the 'wild card' variables can be found
Now click the 'Find the wild cards' button.
Step 11 - Set up the wild card parameters
The page will refresh and produce this next set of options, choose how many wildcards you want generated and click generate.
Step 12 - Review
The page will refresh and you will be able to view the produced values. This will be the pool of questions the students will be asked.
Step 13 - Save changes
You will then be displayed with your question and other questions in that category. You can click the magnifying glass icon
For information on adding questions to your quiz see the 'Adding Questions To Your Quiz' section of Creating Quiz Questions.